@LeeWebster77 @skydavidblevins Good point. I doubt whether it would be safe to run a test in Feb. Many will be self isolating. Data shows that many children are more anxious now, its difficult to perform well in those conditions. The result of the test is not certain. So postponement=more uncertainty. 1/7
@LeeWebster77 @skydavidblevins Data also shows that it is the children who live in poverty who have the greatest risk of poor mental health as a result of the pandemic. The children who are disappointed about not sitting this test may not be in this group and so lower risk generally 2/7
@LeeWebster77 @skydavidblevins However social perfectionism can be associated with suicidal thoughts (a risk for this group?) & some mental illnesses assoc with self regulation, such as self harm & eating disorders, are common in all young people. Eating disorders appear to have risen during this pandemic. 3/7
@LeeWebster77 @skydavidblevins I know this is very complex, but I also think we need to provide a mechanism for transfer between schools so that if a child who is evidently disadvantaged can move. An earlier cancellation and some sort of continuous assessment process would have been better. 6/7
@LeeWebster77 @skydavidblevins So to answer the question, I have thought carefully and I think that cancellation, with a plan, is the least worst option for all children, this year and next. I trust teachers and believe that they could find a solution and should advise about what is best educationally. 7/7
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@LeeWebster77 @skydavidblevins @threadreaderapp Hi @moo_tracy - this is my response on why cancelling is the least worst option.
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